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Forever Iconic Video Game Characters of the 21st Century
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Forever Iconic Video Game Characters of the 21st Century

Mario, Link, and Pac-man have had their time. But this list is based on characters that didn’t appear until this century. Since the year 2000, developers have brought us hundreds of amazing video game characters that we will forever hold in our hearts. Nathan Drake Easily one of the most iconic figures over the past

Emily Medlock · January 27, 2017 · 5 Mins Read

Before The Convention: PAX South
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Before The Convention: PAX South

With less than twenty-four hours remaining until the opening of PAX South, the anticipation grows stronger. The flight is packed and the next four days will bring new and interesting components to the Game Industry and Tech community. A full line of panels is ready for tomorrow and the crowds have been coming in by

Daniel Heiser · January 27, 2017 · 2 Mins Read

Stardew Valley Review
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Stardew Valley Review

I’ll have to admit that when I first saw screenshots of Stardew Valley last year and heard tales of how it’s a game all about farming, I had a few questions. They were; how the heck is that fun? What’s the appeal? How did this get so popular? So it was with some trepidation that

Matthew Parker · January 23, 2017 · 6 Mins Read

How to Talk to Girls in Online Gaming
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How to Talk to Girls in Online Gaming

You may have read my article about what it’s like to be a female gamer. Well, some guys still want to know how they are expected to approach a girl for optimum results. So, here’s a little bit of advice for those of you who want some tips on how to treat, approach, and win-over

Jessica Thompson · January 20, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

The Best Party Games across All Platforms
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The Best Party Games across All Platforms

Considering most party games are part of a series, let’s list these as a franchise, as opposed to single games or we’ll be here all day. Mario Party Surprise, surprise…one of the most renowned party games of all time.  As of January 2017 there are fifteen Mario Party games for N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U,

Emily Medlock · January 19, 2017 · 7 Mins Read

The Predicted Future of 2015 (as told by Back to the Future)
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The Predicted Future of 2015 (as told by Back to the Future)

Ahhh yes, Back to the Future. It’s hard to believe that we are already two years past the year Marty went to the future. Remember, the year was 1985 and be blasted on to 2015 in the DeLorean Time Machine. At the time, we thought that the events and inventions that were present in this

Emily Medlock · January 8, 2017 · 4 Mins Read

Being a Female Gamer (Gamer Girl) in a Male Dominant Community
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Being a Female Gamer (Gamer Girl) in a Male Dominant Community

Have you ever imagined what it is like to be a gamer girl? This article takes the perspective from a female gamer herself. Let’s begin. Lightning has her problems, but thanks to Square Enix, sometimes genders are not discriminated.  Remember when it was just you and your N64 (or whatever console that launched your fantastical

Emily Medlock · January 6, 2017 · 8 Mins Read

A Look Back at 2016
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A Look Back at 2016

Looking back at 2016, a lot of hits and misses happened in the Gaming Industry. Many games were released, many memorable others were forgotten. The beginning of the first quarter didn’t have too many new and exciting games except for Uncharted 4 for the PS4. E3 was a smashing success, and Twitch exploded throughout the

Daniel Heiser · December 31, 2016 · 3 Mins Read

Times We All Cried During Naruto
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Times We All Cried During Naruto

As the anime comes to a close, we take a look back at moments that had even the toughest of nerds caught with moisture in their eyes.  I’m guessing you are familiar with this series, but if you aren’t, then you’ll find Naruto games at Poki, which allow you to get a taste of what these

Emily Medlock · December 21, 2016 · 9 Mins Read

Batman Arkham Knight Review
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Batman Arkham Knight Review

If you are a fan of the Batman franchise like I am, then last year when Batman: Arkham Knight came out, you were excited to see what it was all about. There have been those that have been burned in the past. They have been afraid to venture out and try playing this game on their

Jessica Thompson · December 20, 2016 · 3 Mins Read

FFXV’s Story Patch Isn’t Support – It’s Finishing The Job
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FFXV’s Story Patch Isn’t Support – It’s Finishing The Job

It’s always great to see people enjoying a game, especially when the game is an entry in a series that’s been on something of a down curve. So, with the launch of FFXV, it’s safe to say that a lot of gamers are washing the taste of FFXIII out of their mouths. Good for them.

Matthew Parker · December 17, 2016 · 3 Mins Read

Gaming 2017: Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch
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Gaming 2017: Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch

With the bumps, hills, and even successes of 2016 coming to an end, we look to next year to see what the gaming community has to offer. From what we can see, 2017 entails two new systems and a plethora of new games. Three of the most anticipated games are coming out in the first

Daniel Heiser · December 16, 2016 · 3 Mins Read